Pruning Forsythia Gardeners World. But the idea of cutting it all back is appealing as i did the classic newbie and planted mine in a too small for sprawling habit space. Pruning forsythia right can make them a real asset to the garden says matthew wilson.
But i m not sure how to prune it. Keep in mind that forsythia are large shrubs so even with rejuvenation pruning you re likely to quickly end up back where you started. Extension educator marjorie peronto shares pruning tips to keep your forsythia healthy and beautiful.
My forsythia was looking beautiful this spring.
Should i just lop off the top foot of all the branches or pick and choose certain ones and cut right back. Extension educator marjorie peronto shares pruning tips to keep your forsythia healthy and beautiful. This is the best time to prune your forsythia. By bbc gardeners world magazine wednesday 15 may 2019 at 2 56 pm.